Ben C. Paramore www.BenParamore.com
334-***-**** ? **********@*****.*** ? 1142 Autumn Ridge Road, Montgomery,
AL 36117
SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
A strategic business leader with financial savvy, functional versatility,
and strong relationship-building capabilities known for producing results
and driving effective team performance. A forward-thinking and
operationally-minded finance executive.
LEADERSHIP TRACK "Accounting
department and
TRITON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., Montgomery, Alabama integrity of
(Regional retail and finance company with 350 employees financial
across 104 operating entities with revenues of statements has
approximately $45 million annually) improved greatly.
Exceeded my
Chief Financial Officer - June 2007 to April 2010 expectation in
Brought on board by the CEO to reorganize the finance working with
function to maximize productivity, efficiency, and Operations."
reporting and bring a financial perspective to the CEO, Triton
business strategy process. Member of the Executive
Management Team setting strategic direction and
providing corporate leadership. Direct a 10-person team "Ben's passion
in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling and experience in
activities; budgeting; treasury and cash management; human resources
auditing; due diligence; and controllership functions. is unmatched
Transformed the finance department and reporting Excellent working
functions, re-staffing 3 key positions and topgrading knowledge of
the accounting department; slashing month-end closing Supply Chain
from 20 days to 4; curtailing year-end audit time by Management I
2/3 while reducing audit adjustments from 40+ to 4 in am very confident
year 1 and 0 in year 2. in Ben's ability
to lead this
KELLY AEROSPACE, INC., Montgomery, Alabama critical effort
(Aerospace engine components manufacturer with four [supplier
operating divisions, 310 employees, and $48 million in consolidation &
annual revenues) optimization] in
our company."
Vice President, Human Resources and COO, Kelly
Supply Chain Management - Oct 2004 to June 2007 Aerospace
Promoted by the COO for HR passion and experience to
lead a 7-person team in executing the corporate vision
of creating "a company that people WANT to work for." "Good knowledge
Member of the Executive Management Team setting of manufacturing
strategic vision and providing corporate leadership. costs. Good
Centralized professional recruiting leader and
manages time
well."
GM, Nypro
processes to significantly upgrade professional hires and supplier
management to leverage economies of scale.
. Pioneered a consolidation and qualification plan to transform 4 operating
companies with no standardized purchasing plan, no leverage or economies
of scale, 800+ vendors, and no relationship or supply agreements.
Instituted proactive negotiation practices to improve pricing and terms.
Developed the plan that slashed vendor base by 40% leading to reduced
costs and cut raw material inventory.
Corporate Controller - Oct 2001 to Oct 2004
Recruited by the CFO into a newly-created position post-acquisition,
reorganization, and debt restructuring. Re-staffed the accounting
department; created new, standardized financial reporting system and chart
of accounts. Led 4 direct reports in all accounting, financial reporting,
and tax functions; managed banking relationships; and served as
Trustee/Administrator for 401(k).
. Collaborated with the CFO and Private Equity partner to successfully re-
finance $20 million of senior debt, securing lower interest rates and more
liquid capital availability. Shrewdly managed the resulting cash within a
highly-leveraged environment to comply with strict asset-based lending
requirements.
NYPRO, INC., Boston, Massachusetts
(Recognized leader in the precision injection molding and contract
manufacturing industries serving Fortune 1000 companies with annual
revenues of $700 million)
Plant Controller, Dothan, Alabama and Chicago, Illinois - Dec 1995 to Oct
2001
Led two separate divisions directing teams of up to 9 members across
finance, accounting, purchasing, materials management, and human resources.
Challenged to set up accounting and reporting structures, establishing
accounting policies and procedures, and hiring the accounting staff for the
Dothan start-up plant. Subject matter expert on "costs to manufacture"; led
supplier product purchase agreement negotiations.
. Appointed to the Board of Directors of Nypro Mexico, Inc. and challenged
to create the strategic vision and guide management in achieving the
vision for this newly-acquired plant.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior Internal Auditor, BLOUT, INC. - 1993 to 1995
Audit Supervisor / Consultant, HICKS, ROWELL & JOHNSON, CPA - 1991 to 1993
Senior Staff Auditor / Consultant, SALTMARSH, CLEAVELAND & GUND, CPA - 1987
to 1991
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ? Alabama Society of
Certified Public Accountants ? Financial Executives International (FEI)
(President of Birmingham Chapter) ? Institute of Internal Auditors ?
Vistage Key Executive Group
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Computer Information Science - 1987
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Topgrading, Smart & Associates
Leadership Institute, Nypro
LAI Lean Academy, MIT
Ranger Leadership Training, Leading Concepts
Leadership Program, Chamber of Commerce